Magic Kimono (2017)
“Magic Kimono” tells the story of middle-aged Japanese woman Keiko, who has been living in a shell for decades due to a family tragedy in Kobe. The modest act of eating and the sensations it gives us provided Keiko a lifeline to survive. Unwillingly, she joins a group of Japanese women traveling to Northern Europe to participate in a kimono show in the fairytale-like art nouveau world of Riga. During her performance, Keiko suddenly comes face to face with her husband, who disappeared twenty years ago and now wants to read-dress their relationship and who Keiko has become.
Director: Māris Martinsons
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: December 1, 2017
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Osamu Kitajima
Cinematography: Gints Bērziņš
Editing: Māris Martinsons
Production: KrukFilms, Loaded Films
Country: Japan, Latvia
Language: 日本語
Original Language: lv
More Films by Director: Māris Martinsons
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Magic Kimono about?
- “Magic Kimono” tells the story of middle-aged Japanese woman Keiko, who has been living in a shell for decades due to a family tragedy in Kobe. The modest act of eating and the sensations it gives us provided Keiko a lifeline to survive. Unwillingly, she joins a group of Japanese women traveling to Northern Europe to participate in a kimono show in the fairytale-like art nouveau world of Riga. During her performance, Keiko suddenly comes face to face with her husband, who disappeared twenty years ago and now wants to read-dress their relationship and who Keiko has become.
- Who directed Magic Kimono?
- Magic Kimono was directed by Māris Martinsons.
- Who stars in Magic Kimono?
- Magic Kimono stars Kaori Momoi, Issey Ogata, Artūrs Skrastiņš, Ieva Florence-Vīksne, Andris Keišs, Tom J. Benedict.
- How long is Magic Kimono?
- Magic Kimono has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Magic Kimono?
- Magic Kimono is a Comedy, Drama, Mystery film.
- Where was Magic Kimono produced?
- Magic Kimono was produced in Japan, Latvia.